OUR PASSION

CHANGEMAKER

Avant Academy believes in grooming high school students to be changemakers. Students can identify challenges in the society and build innovative solutions. We hope these students will be future problem solvers in the world. It takes a community to navigate the pathways to college. Our team of counseling experts will be your mentors, coaches, and top supporters. We match you to the best opportunities to explore your interests and passions.

Our team has a deep understanding of what Ivy League colleges look for in applicants and realize that numerical perfection in grades and testing is necessary but not sufficient to gain admission to an Ivy League university. We will work with you to maximize your intellectual vitality and extracurricular ratings to become a competitive Ivy League applicant.

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS?

    AT WHAT AGE CAN MY STUDENTS JOIN AVANT COUNSELING?

  • As early as sixth grade. Your academic track starting in middle school will lay the foundation for the rest of your academic plans in high school and onward. Now is the time to start exploring your interests and building your differentiated profile, strategize for competitions and leadership experience.
  • WHY SHOULD MY STUDENT JOIN AVANT ACADEMY COUNSELING?

  • College admissions become more competitive every year, and standing out in the crowd will take more than just high grades and test scores. Avant counseling services are dedicated to building your student's differentiated profile, from recommending extracurricular activities, carving leadership skills, strategizing competitions, and academic supervising, we ensure that your student has every opportunity to attend their dream school.
IVY COACH

TOWARD THE CONQUEST OF ADMISSION

It’s about presenting compelling,
truthful narratives in essays and activities that showcase a singular hook, rather than well-roundedness.

Seek out unique extracurricular activities and summer plans

Seek nationally renowned internships

Gain national/International recognition

Win meritorious competitions

Build a Change Maker profile

COLLEGE COUNSELING TAILORED FOR EACH CAREER PATHWAYS

MEDICINE

Counsel students interested in pursuing Medicine, Bio Engineering, Bio Informatics and other Healthcare related careers. We help students navigate high school pathways to achieving their goals and ultimately making a positive impact in the field of healthcare.

Finance

Introduce students to the various career paths and opportunities available in finance, from investment banking and wealth management to financial analysis and risk management. We provide exploratory advise in finance explore their passions, set goals, and take steps toward a successful career in the financial industry.

BUSINESS

Emphasize the importance of developing soft skills such as communication, leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving. We groom them to be entrepreneurs and carve trajectories for business innovation.

TECHNOLOGY

Stress the importance of developing coding and programming skills, as they are fundamental for many technology careers. Help build network, internship, and mentorship opportunities for students to explore Technology fields.

LAW

Introduce students to the various career paths in the legal profession, including private practice, public interest law, government service, corporate law, and academia. Help them build their high school portfolio to prepare them for pre Law.

Astronomy & Space

Introduce students to the various career paths and opportunities available in the astronomy field and have them build their experiences and portfolio in the amazing field of space and physics.

Student Highlights

"I didn’t even know I had a passion when I started, but now I don’t just have a passion, I have a future I’m excited about.”

Ethan Ocasio
Harvard University 2020

"Avant Academy isn’t just an investment for the application process, it’s an investment for your future."

Brian Zhou
Harvard University 2025

"I am an aspiring computer engineer and we reached out to Avant when my son was still in 7th grade. Vitaly was very professional, knowledgeable and completely accessible throughout the process. My son is now a first-year student at Johns Hopkin and for that I am very thankful.”"

Ram Thamineni
Johns Hopkin Class of 2024

"I always dreamed about building applications to predict stock trends. I had an opportunity to build predictive AI Algorithms to predict trends in stocks. I am now excited in pursuing careers in Economics, business and tech.”"

Rakesh Parag
Wharton Business class of 2021

PERSONALIZED, COMPREHENSIVE GUIDANCE

ACADEMIC PLANNING

Assess student's academic interests and strengths, select middle and high school classes to set course to college and career. Teach study skills and time management, provide individualized coaching for interpersonal development

EXTRA CURRICULAR PURSUITS

Select summer programs and internships, competitions, research, and scholarships opportunities to enhance student profile

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

For juniors and seniors; select colleges and majors, conduct mock interviews, assist with letters of recommendation, and college essay brainstorming and writing

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY SERVICE

Develop personal talents and explore career pathways, select organizations to give back to the community